Former CIA director Burns: Putin always believed Russia couldn't be a great power without controlling Ukraine.

When I met him before the invasion, he was utterly unapologetic. No denial. His message was: "So, what are you going to do about it?"

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— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 28 mai 2026

Former CIA director Burns: Putin always believed Russia couldn't be a great power without controlling Ukraine. When I met him before the invasion, he was utterly unapologetic. No denial. His message was: "So, what are you going to do about it?" 1/

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